Practice - Comparative Analysis with Interrupt-Driven I/O
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Practice Questions
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What does DMA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of the purpose of DMA in data transfer.
What is one key benefit of using DMA?
💡 Hint: Consider how CPU workloads are managed.
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What method does DMA use for data transfer?
💡 Hint: Remember the role of DMA in reducing CPU tasks.
True or False: Interrupt-driven I/O allows CPU multitasking during data transfers.
💡 Hint: Consider how the CPU handles interrupts.
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Describe the implications of using DMA in data-intensive applications like video editing software. How does it affect overall performance?
💡 Hint: Consider how DMA's operation contrasts with traditional data handling.
Evaluate a scenario where interrupt-driven I/O could be problematic in a high-speed network environment. Illustrate how DMA could resolve these issues.
💡 Hint: Think about data flow and speed in network communications.
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